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AllTrails vs Sea Machines

AllTrails logo

AllTrails

Software

Discover the best hiking and biking trails

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sea Machines logo

Sea Machines

Software

Autonomous vessel control systems

From
$50000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AllTrails has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AllTrails the App Store listing shows AllTrails is a free download with an in-app Pro subscription; the visible listing text does not state the Pro price, so the reader must check in-app purchases for the current rate.; Sea Machines requires hardware fitted to the vessel; the autonomy systems are retrofits or new build installations rather than a software purchase
  • They diverge on capability: AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Sea Machines covers Autonomous control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllTrails and Sea Machines actually diverge.

Attributes where AllTrails and Sea Machines differ
AttributeAllTrailsSea Machines
Starting priceFree$50000/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebEmbedded, Web, Mobile
Founded20102015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AllTrails

  • Trail discovery
  • Offline maps
  • GPS navigation
  • Activity recording
  • Trail reviews
  • Apple Health
  • Garmin
  • Apple Watch

Only in Sea Machines

  • Autonomous control
  • Remote operation
  • Collision avoidance
  • Pattern following
  • Vessel systems
  • Communication networks
  • Shore-based control
  • Embedded support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AllTrails

  • Trail discoverynot Sea Machines
  • Hiking navigationnot Sea Machines
  • Outdoor fitness trackingnot Sea Machines

Sea Machines

  • Intelligent voyage and transit autonomy for workboatsnot AllTrails
  • Pattern autonomy for survey and repetitive route worknot AllTrails
  • Collision avoidance using the AI-ris computer vision sensornot AllTrails
  • Remote command and control of vessels, including in GPS denied environmentsnot AllTrails
  • Fleet management and telemetry through Fleetviewer and the SMLINK APIsnot AllTrails

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AllTrails

  • The App Store listing shows AllTrails is a free download with an in-app Pro subscription; the visible listing text does not state the Pro price, so the reader must check in-app purchases for the current rate.

Sea Machines

  • Requires hardware fitted to the vessel; the autonomy systems are retrofits or new build installations rather than a software purchase
  • Targeted at vessels from 10 to 300 ft, so it does not address the largest commercial tonnage
  • Pricing is not published and is arranged directly with the vendor
  • The SM300-NG is the class-approved unit, so the cheaper SM300-SP does not carry the same approval

Pricing, plan by plan

AllTrails

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Trail search
    • Community reviews
    • Basic maps
  • AllTrails+$35.99/year
    • Offline maps
    • Real-time navigation
    • Trail conditions

Sea Machines

$50000/one-time
  • SM300$75000/one-time
    • Autonomous control
    • Collision avoidance
    • Remote operation

Which should you pick?

Choose AllTrails if

  • You need trail discovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want offline maps.
AllTrails review

Choose Sea Machines if

  • You need autonomous control.
  • You work on Embedded, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want remote operation.
Sea Machines review

Questions people ask

Is AllTrails or Sea Machines better?
Neither clearly leads. AllTrails starts at Free and Sea Machines at $50000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllTrails or Sea Machines?
AllTrails has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AllTrails and $50000/one-time for Sea Machines.
Does AllTrails or Sea Machines run on more platforms?
AllTrails runs on Ios, Android, Web. Sea Machines runs on Embedded, Web, Mobile.
Can I use AllTrails for free?
Yes. AllTrails has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sea Machines starts at $50000/one-time.
What is AllTrails best used for?
AllTrails is most often used for trail discovery, hiking navigation, outdoor fitness tracking. Of those, trail discovery and hiking navigation are not what Sea Machines is typically brought in for.
What can AllTrails do that Sea Machines cannot?
AllTrails covers Trail discovery, Offline maps, GPS navigation, Activity recording. Sea Machines covers Autonomous control, Remote operation, Collision avoidance, Pattern following. Both handle Web support.
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